Correction in TAN

Dear sirs,

 Partnership Firm has tan number but never filed tds return 

Now while filing , assessee cme to know Tan and pan of firm is not linked while taking tan number .

How is it possible?

So now while updating tan number in "correction of tan"via protean  , page shows site under maintenance 

So how much time to wait ?

Is there any other procedures for same ?

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Quick Summary
A partnership firm may have a TAN even without filing TDS returns. If PAN and TAN are not linked correctly, taxpayers should file a TAN correction through Protean or a physical TIN-FC. Do not apply for a new TAN, and verify details again after correction processing.

A TAN can exist even if no TDS return has ever been filed. The issue appears to be that the firm’s PAN/details were not properly captured or linked in the TAN master database.

First verify the TAN details through “Know TAN Details” on the Income Tax portal. If the PAN/name/category/address is incorrect or incomplete, file “Change or Correction in TAN Data for TAN allotted” through Protean/TIN.

If the online correction page is under maintenance, wait for 24–48 hours and try again. Alternatively, submit the TAN correction form physically through a TIN-FC, since TAN correction can be done online or through TIN-FC. Do not apply for a new TAN if an existing TAN is already allotted to the same partnership firm.

Keep firm PAN, partnership deed, TAN allotment details, address proof and authorisation documents ready. After correction is processed, recheck PAN–TAN linkage on the e-filing/TRACES portal.

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